As the walk from the Treasury to the Monastery is quite far and strenuous for most visitors, it will be a much quieter Petra attraction. Even if you don’t hike in via the backdoor, I recommend ...

In short, yes – Petra is safe to visit. The site is well-maintained with trained personnel and established emergency ...

For lower hotel prices and fewer tour groups, the best time to visit Petra is in summer, between June and August. However, ...

Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi Musa, Jordan. As visitors enter Petra from the winding gorge known as the Siq, they first behold the ...